The taillight shiner is a small freshwater fish typically measuring 2-3 inches in length and weighing less than 0.1 pounds. It features a slender, silvery body with a distinctive dark spot near its tail. Inhabiting slow-moving streams and ponds, it feeds on insects and small invertebrates. Taillight shiners are social, often schooling in groups. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Taillight shiner
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Taillight shiner
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